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Private Tour Volcanic Lakes Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

4.9 · 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by GreetAzores Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Russian, English
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup from 61 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

See Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo from lake and coastal lookouts on a private tour for your party.

Air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included for up to seven people; lunch is extra and pricing is per group. 4.91 from 46 reviews at €260 per group/vehicle for 8h.

In our comparison: #16 of 27 in Sete Cidades, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Russian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom
Vehicle up to 4 peopleThe page pricePickup included€260per group
Vehicle up to 7 peoplevw caravelle Pickup included€320per group

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour (1-7 people) duration 8 hours
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Caldeira Velha - 3 euro (visit), 10 euro (baths & visit) euro per person (advance booking required)
  • Pickups outside the Ponta Delgada area (cost depending on hotel location)

Reviews

4.9
46 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 45 of 46

Star breakdown of all 46 ratings

5 stars
45 · 98%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the tailored routes and knowledgeable guides; low cloud and poor weather can change the planned itinerary.

Praised

  • Clear explanations of island history, nature and local culture
  • Routes tailored to travellers' interests and needs
  • Comfortable vans and careful driving
  • Lake viewpoints and varied stops across the island
  • Enjoyable lunches featuring local food

Complaints

  • Low cloud and poor weather have required changes to the planned itinerary

Written by Guidekin from the 34 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 May 2024 to 13 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 61 pickup points (61 pickup points listed by the operator, 59 of them hotels)
Operator
GreetAzores; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Sete Cidades

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 27€260 per group8h4.91 (46)private
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour€483h4.96 (674)shared
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.€908h4.95 (746)shared
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€793h4.94 (939)shared

Ranked #16 of 27 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €198, median €80; typical length 4h. 6 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 27 Sete Cidades

From €260 per group · Vehicle up to 4 people